Mount Vernon Rec Center

703-768-3224 TTY 711
2017 Belle View Blvd.
Alexandria, Virginia
Sands Smith
Operations Manager

Mount Vernon Rec Center

More than Just a Gym

The Mount Vernon Rec Center is currently closed for renovations. We are excited to welcome you back in May 2025!

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Mount Vernon Rec Center: Reopening May 2025

Mount Vernon Rec Center has been a cornerstone of the community for more than 42 years. Currently, the facility is closed as it undergoes a transformative 75,000 square-foot expansion project.

Fairfax County Park Authority looks forward to welcoming the community back to Mount Vernon Rec Center in May. The renovated facility features some exciting additions:

  • Two National Hockey League sized ice rinks
  • Fitness Center (two-story)
  • Indoor Track
  • Rock Climbing Wall (two-story)
  • Drop-In Childcare
  • Pool with Beach Entry
  • Birthday Parties and Event Rentals

Get a preview of the updates in this gallery of renderings.


Stay tuned to this website for more details about the facility opening. For more information, please contact us at  FCPARECenters@fairfaxcounty.gov

Summer Camps

Get ready to make the best summer memories at Mount Vernon Rec Center with camps. Registration for Mount Vernon summer camps opens on Tuesday, February 4 at 9 a.m. Explore various resources on the camps website to help you prepare.


In the Meantime: We’ve Got You Covered

While Mount Vernon is being renovated, we’ve got eight other Rec Centers for you to enjoy!

Learn more about our Rec Centers today. Call 703-222-4664 for help locating alternative programs, services and facilities during the closure.


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Get hired as a new Mount Vernon Rec Center employee. Check out the numerous job opportunities at the new facility and apply to join the team!


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